Michael J. Koons

Michael J. Koons, 70, of 640 Liberty St., Catasauqua, died Tuesday at his home. He was the husband of Edith M. (Fogel) Koons.

He was a self-employed plumber for 28 years until retiring in 1977.

Born in Catasauqua, he was a son of the late Paul P. and Mary E. (Hansarik) Koons.

He was a member of St. Lawrence the Martyr Catholic Church, Catasauqua.

Koons was a veteran of the Army Air Force during World War II.

Surviving with his widow are a son, J.J.of Allentown; a brother, Paul of Catasauqua; four sisters, Anne and Mrs. Mary Harris, both of New York City, Helen, wife of Stephen Miklos of Bridgeport, Conn. and Barbara, wife of Alfred Presutti of East Orange, N.J.

Services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday in the Clinton R. Diefenderfer Funeral Home, 1064 Fifth St., North Catasauqua. A Mass of Christian Burial at will follow at 10 in the church. A calling hour will precede the services.